Curtains or blinds? The right choice depends on the room. From blockout options for bedrooms to soft sheers for open-plan living, our practical guide helps you choose window coverings for your Perth home that balance light, privacy, comfort and style.
Choosing between curtains and blinds isn't an either/or decision for the whole house. The best window coverings work room by room, matching each space's needs for light control, privacy, insulation, moisture and style.
Here's how to get it right in every room of your home.
What are the best window coverings for a bedroom in Perth?
Blockout roller blinds or blockout curtains are the best choice for bedrooms. They block early morning sun and outside light, which helps with sleep, shift work and daytime rest.
To get a softer look, layer sheer curtains with blockout roller blinds. Draw the sheers in the evening for a soft, private feel, then lower the blind when it's time to sleep. It's a flexible combination that suits a range of styles.
Roman Blinds are also a great option for bedrooms especially in a blockout fabric option. Textural fabric options give a cozy but minimalist feel and the blind sits close to the wall to minimise light gaps.
What are the best blinds for a nursery or child's room?
Blockout cellular blinds are an excellent choice for nurseries and children's rooms, because they combine darkening with thermal insulation.
Darkening: A dark room helps babies and young children settle for daytime naps and bedtime, especially through long Perth summer evenings.
Thermal advantages: The honeycomb design traps a layer of air at the window, helping insulate against heat in summer and cool in winter for a more comfortable room temperature.
Another option is the Cassette Roller Blind with blockout fabric. Side channels helps reduce light gaps around the top and sides of the blind, creating a darker nursery for daytime naps and early bedtimes. The cassette encloses the roller at the top, while the side channels help stop light sneaking in around the edges. Choose a cordless or motorised option to keep operating cords out of reach of little hands.
Ask our team about child-safe options and installation that meet Australian safety requirements for corded window coverings.
What are the best curtains for open plan living areas?
Sheer curtains are a popular option for open plan living areas. They soften large windows and sliding doors, filter harsh sunlight and reduce glare, while keeping the space bright and open. Sheers add height and movement to a room, and work well over wide expanses of glass where a run of blinds can feel rigid. For west-facing glass that copes with strong afternoon sun, you can add a light-filtering roller blind behind the sheers for extra sun control.
VeriShades also bring the soft, flowing look of a curtain to large windows and sliding doors but function like a blind. With no connecting chains or weights at the base, you can walk through the panels while they’re closed; handy for busy spaces that connect to an outdoor entertaining area.
What should I use in a home theatre or media room?
Blockout curtains are the go-to for theatre rooms. Heavy, lined fabric cuts outside light for a true cinema experience, and adds warmth and a cosy, enveloping feel. Rich, deep colours suit the mood, and the layers of fabric also help soften the room's acoustics.
What are the best window coverings for a bathroom?
Roman blinds and PVC or faux wood venetian blinds both work well in bathrooms, depending on the look and function you want.
Roman blinds are growing in popularity for bathrooms. They add warmth, texture and a designer look to a space that's often full of hard surfaces. Choose moisture-suitable fabrics.
PVC or faux wood venetians are the practical choice. They handle steam and humidity, wipe clean easily and offer adjustable light and privacy.
Tip for a cohesive look on a budget: If you've used plantation shutters in the more visible areas of your home, faux wood venetians in the bathroom echo the same slatted style at a more cost-effective price. You get a consistent feel throughout the home without shutters in every room.
What are the best window treatments for a home office?
Double Roller Blinds are an ideal option for working from home in a home office setup. Double roller blinds combine a sunscreen or light-filtering fabric with a separate blockout blind. Use the lighter layer to soften natural light and reduce computer screen glare, then lower the blockout blind when you need greater privacy or light control. Sunscreen fabric also lets you enjoy daytime views, helping your workspace feel bright and connected to the outdoors without compromising privacy.
So, curtains or blinds?
Choose curtains for softness, texture and layered style in living areas, theatre rooms and larger bedrooms.
Choose blinds for a streamlined finish, precise light control and practical performance in bathrooms and kids' rooms.
Combine them where it makes sense, such as sheers with roller blinds in a bedroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are curtains or blinds better for Perth homes?
Neither is better everywhere. Blinds suit bathrooms, kids' rooms and compact spaces, while curtains suit living areas and larger bedrooms. Many Perth homes use both, chosen room by room.
What are the best blockout options for bedrooms in Perth?
Blockout roller blinds and blockout curtains both work well. For flexibility, layer sheer curtains with blockout roller blinds.
What are the best blinds for a nursery?
Blockout cellular blinds. They darken the room and add thermal insulation for a more comfortable temperature.
What are the best window coverings for open plan living?
Sheer curtains. They filter light, reduce glare and keep large spaces feeling open and airy.
What blinds are best for a bathroom?
Roman blinds in moisture-suitable fabrics for a softer look, or PVC and faux wood venetians for a moisture-tolerant, easy-clean option.
Are blockout curtains good for a theatre room?
Yes. They block outside light, add warmth and give the room a cosy, cinema-like feel.
Can I mix curtains and blinds in one home?
Yes. Choosing by room gives the best result for light, privacy, comfort and budget, and a consistent colour palette keeps it cohesive.
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